Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.7 million
Exact amount: $1,668,455.75
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $669,074.50 | 40.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $442,625.69 | 26.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $182,886.27 | 11.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $113,579.06 | 6.8% |
| Medicare tax | $80,114.56 | 4.8% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $66,224.46 | 4.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $50,915.13 | 3.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $28,254.41 | 1.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $20,041.04 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $14,740.63 | 0.9% |